Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

0:30​- A-Aron0:50​- Identical strength with very different body types2:20​- Bryan and Aaron’s background5:30​- If someone is consistent with a bro split will they still reach their potential?14:45​- Putting compound exercises at the end of a workout18:45​- Prioritizing legs20:20​- The importance of measurements vs photos 23:45​- Are legs more genetically determined than upper body27:00​- Does what you do when you’re a child affect your muscularity in adulthood 131:00​- Is a lot of variation helpful?32:15​- How long is the period of neurological adaptation to a new lift?34:40​- Training one leg experiment37:00​- Does what you do when you’re a child affect your muscularity in adulthood 242:00​- Dieting down during puberty 47:00​- Different structures among different ethnicities49:00​- Meal timing / Intermittent Fasting58:00​- Blood glucose 1:05:30​- Blood glucose during a keto refeed1:10:00​- How we feel as we’re aging 1:12:45​- Cold showers / ice baths 1:20:00​- Being good in multiple fitness capacitiesBryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorst...​Aaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_straker/​Bryan's website: Evolvedtrainingsystems.comAaron's website: https://strakernutritionco.com/​Eat Train Prosper Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Vigorous Steve, a Youtuber and bodybuilding coach who helps those focused on health while achieving physique goals, is back on the podcast. Part 2 will be on his channel linked below, part 1 here will cover the following topics:  0:00​- Intro 1:30​- Feeling connected to YouTubers 3:30​- Similarities with Leo and Derek from More Plates More Dates 7:00​- Jason Blaha vs Greg Doucette vs MPMD natty or not videos 13:20​- Targeting certain populations as clients 15:20​- Using / reusing old videos 19:20​- Speaking with Jason Blaha and Leo Rex 22:00​- John Meadows / being liked by all 23:30​- Update to Vigorous Steve’s health / Fasting 31:00​- Elevated liver enzymes are not normal / bodybuilders justifying health issues 36:00​- Not training when coming off super supplements 42:30​- Neck size/neck training 47:20​- The risk of online pharmacies and unregulated “research chemicals”Steve's YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vigorous...​Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vigoroussteve/​Steve's Website: https://vigoroussteve.com/​Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/​

Back with another Q&A! Make sure to check out Abel's podcast for the other part. 0:00​ - Intro1:19​ - How would we rate our genetics from 1-10?8:27​ - Bloating from diet sodas10:20​ - How important is to get hydration on point13:10​ - What to do when feeling rundown a few weeks before deloading16:29​ - Why are PEDS so common in bodybuilding despite being illegal?19:27​ - Diet sodas and dental health, and how to get off from being addicted to them22:35​ - How quickly should you expect to progress in weight and reps on your lifts?26:13​ - When and how to use carb cycling during cutting and bulking?34:10​ - What training frequency do we think is the best?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGV...​Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...​-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!​Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/​Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...​I do receive commissions on referrals to LetsGetChecked and of course I only plan to promote brands I feel provide value.

Here we round out the 2nd and final part of the podcast with Dr. Scott Stevenson and Cornelius Parkin, discussing the following topics:0:15​- Normal ranges of testosterone3:00​- My recent testosterone levels  5:30​- Vitamin D / sun exposure / melanotan 9:00​- Proper TRT levels 10:00​- Could lower testosterone be helpful as we age?17:00​- Is it easier psychologically to simply stop lifting after coming off gear?20:00​- Different mentality among natural vs enhanced lifters23:45​- Does starting skinny mean you have bad genetics?30:30​- The importance of very intense training 40:00​- Why increasing training intensity may benefit lifters more than volume42:00​- Am I really training to failure?49:00​- The importance of the audience you’re speaking to 54:00​- Doing your own research on training styles / routinesCornelius' IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdecon/​​Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_t...​Scott's Book and related items: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fortitude...​

Dr. Scott Stevenson and Cornelius Parkin are back on the podcast to discuss the following topics. Part 2 will wrap it up next week!0:40​- Scott dealing with OCD questioning3:00​- Americans being more gullible and delusional7:15​- The old days of the lifting forums14:50​- Why enhanced coaches seem to give different advice compared to natural coaches21:45​- Why saying you’re on a lower dose doesn’t prove what you’re doing is effective 33:30​- Do true non-responders exist44:00​- Being on TRT vs “TRT” and test boostersCornelius' IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdecon/​Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_t...​Scott's Book and related items: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fortitude...​Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/​Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/​Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

0:30​- Charity donation to Operation Smile1:00​- Steve’s background3:45​- The risk of all of your income coming from social media5:15​- How social media changes you8:05​- How Steve met Leo10:45​- My history looking into PEDs18:20​- The risks of leaving the natural lifestyle25:30​- Body/organ scans, and issues with over testing27:00​- Blood work vs scans32:00​- Beta blockers / ACE inhibitors / ARBsSteve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vigoroussteve/​Steve's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vigorous...​Steve's Website: https://vigoroussteve.com/​My website and coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...​-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/​Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Brandon Roberts is a scientist, former online coach, writer, and physique athlete. He has a Ph.D. in muscle biology and is currently studying exercise and nutrition.0:30- Brandon’s background3:00- Judging the worthiness of supplements / Ashwaganda8:30- VO2 Max13:00- Mechanistic rationale behind Ashwaganda18:30- What is an adaptogen?20:30- Other recommended supplements23:00- False claims for advances in medicine25:30- Explaining power in studies28:00- Curcumin 29:15- Brandon’s bodybuilding competitions35:30- My crazy cutting experiment42:00- New calorie tracking tool / Log SmarterWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Paul Kanu is a competitive bodybuilder who recently won his pro card. As a pro bodybuilder Paul applies both anecdotal and scientific method to improve not only his physique, and his clients as well. Calvin Huynh is a personal trainer, Macros Inc coach, and writer at AwesomeFitnessScience.com. His content has reached various top sites and he has worked with a variety of clients ranging from top CEOs, hardcore lifters, desk workers, and stay at home moms.1:00- Catching up on the Olympia 2:00- How the debate came to be 3:30- The importance of volume 13:30- Progressive overload, volume, intensity20:00- Thoughts on Mike Israetel’s volume landmarks 29:20- Differences in how to fix a stall in progression40:30- The idea of adding sets forever vs adding weight forever50:10- If having a set rep range is helpful or limiting55”15- How they train their clients Paul's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kanulift/Calvin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/awesomefitn...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

I decided to turn some of my YouTube comments, DMs, and emails into a Q&A. This week I'm joined by Abel Csabai to field the questions. 0:50- Cost of coaching8:50- Strength as a result of hypertrophy or hypertrophy as a result of strength increases17:10- Effective reps 22:50- Neuroregulation of appetite and blander foods helping to eat less32:30- Resetting sleep schedule, and CBTi39:50- Enhanced bodybuilders losing touch with how it is to train naturally. Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Abel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGV...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Leo Rex, creator of Leo and Longevity and former strength athlete turned behavioral researcher. He discusses biological vs chronological age, genetics and centenarian traits. They cover risks of heavy lifting, anabolic use and blood pressure concerns. Conversations touch on online fitness culture, YouTube credibility, rapamycin, fasting and circadian time‑restricted eating.